Bereishit: And Behold, It Was Very Stable ~ Yehoshua Steinberg
Article Abstract: The word טוב appears more times in Parashat Breishit than in any other – but what does the word actually mean? "Good"...
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Yehoshua steinberg
- Nov 30, 2021
- 6 min
Noach: A New Beginning Delayed? ~ Yehoshua Steinberg
Article abstract for Parashat Noach: In his Sefer Hashorashim, Radak assigns one word in one verse in our Parashah to two different roots...
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Yehoshua steinberg
- Oct 31, 2021
- 9 min
Lech Lecha: Run, Lot Run ~ Yehoshua Steinberg
Article abstract for Lech Lecha: In this week's Parashah, we are introduced to Abraham's nephew, Lot. What is the meaning of his name,...
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yehoshua steinberg
- Sep 30, 2021
- 2 min
Vayeira: Abraham’s Legacy of Paradox (Not language-connected) ~Yehoshua Steinberg
Which is the true Abraham - the Abraham of the beginning of this week's Torah Sidra, in which defends the wicked Sodomites in a...
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yehoshua steinberg
- Aug 31, 2021
- 12 min
Chayei Sarah: Tasteful Tasting ~ The Wonders of the Holy Tongue
Article abstract: Parashat Chayei Sarah contains two rare words: 1. Eliezer, Abraham's servant, in requesting a drink of water from...
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yehoshua steinberg
- Jul 31, 2021
- 9 min
Toldot: Heal, Esau! ~ Yehoshua Steinberg
The battle between Esau and Jacob, first introduced to us in Parashat Toldot, is far beyond sibling rivalry or a personal struggle - it...
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yehoshua steinberg
- Jun 30, 2021
- 14 min
Vayeitzei: The Unique Flock ~ The Wonders of the Holy Tongue
Our Parashah, Vayeitzei, focuses in the main on the life of Jacob our father, a shepherd by profession. Jacob was not the first of the...
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yehoshua steinberg
- May 31, 2021
- 10 min
Vayishlach: Quiet, Deaf Men Planning to Plow! ~ Yehoshua Steinberg
Article abstract: The Torah in Parashat Vayishlach recounts the violation of Dinah Bat Yaakov by Shechem Ben Hamor. Then, Scripture...
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yehoshua steinberg
- Apr 30, 2021
- 12 min
Vayeishev: A Compromised Article ~ Yehoshua Steinberg
בר’ מ:ח-וַיֹּאמְרוּ אֵלָיו חֲלוֹם חָלַמְנוּ וּפֹתֵר אֵין אֹתוֹ וַיֹּאמֶר אֲלֵהֶם יוֹסֵף הֲלוֹא לֵאלֹהִים פִּתְרֹנִים סַפְּרוּ נָא לִי....
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yehoshua steinberg
- Mar 31, 2021
- 5 min
Mikeitz: Chanukah wisdom ~ Wonders of The Holy Tongue
Article abstract: In the Torah portion Miketz, the word "חכם" (wise) appears for the first time in Scripture - used by Pharaoh to...
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yehoshua steinberg
- Feb 28, 2021
- 13 min
Vayigash: Confused About Crying ~ The Wonders of the Holy Tongue
Article abstract: Parashat Vayigash relates the emotional scene of Joseph reveals his true identity to his brothers. With emotions often...
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yehoshua steinberg
- Jan 31, 2021
- 11 min
Vayechi: Relative Kindness? ~ Yehoshua Steinberg
Article abstract for Parashat Vayechi: On his deathbed, Jacob asks his beloved son Joseph to swear that he will bury him in the land of...
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yehoshua steinberg
- Dec 31, 2020
- 7 min
Shemot: Forever Building! ~ Yehoshua Steinberg
Article abstract: In Parashat Shemot, the word "הָאָבְנָיִם" appears, denoting a birthing stool. The word also appears in the Book of...
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yehoshua steinberg
- Nov 30, 2020
- 13 min
Va’era: Positively Divided! ~ Yehoshua Steinberg
The root פלה first appears in this week’s Parsha, and it appears here twice, which is more than any other Parsha in the Torah. The first...
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yehoshua steinberg
- Oct 31, 2020
- 5 min
Bo: I Desire it ‘Na’ Now, Even Half-Baked ~ Yehoshua Steinberg
Article abstract for Parashat Bo: The word נא appears in Parashat Bo four times, with arguably three disparate meanings. Yet, Rashi...
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yehoshua steinberg
- Sep 30, 2020
- 16 min
Beshalach: Manna at the Ready ~ Yehoshua Steinberg
Article abstract: Parashat Beshalach is the portion of the Exodus and the Splitting of the Red Sea; it is also the portion of the Manna,...
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yehoshua steinberg
- Aug 31, 2020
- 12 min
Yitro: Excruciating Elation ~ Yehoshua Steinberg
Article abstract for Parashat Yitro: This week's Parashah opens with an apparently clear statement describing Jethro's joy about Hashem's...
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yehoshua steinberg
- Jul 31, 2020
- 3 min
Mishpatim: Duck, Duck… Justice! ~ Yehoshua Steinberg
Article abstract for Parashat Mishpatim: This weeks portion is dedicated in large measure to teaching righteousness, defining what is...
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yehoshua steinberg
- Jun 30, 2020
- 12 min
Terumah/Yom Kippur: To Cover up or to Clean Up, That is the Question ~ Yehoshua Steinberg
Article abstract for Parashat Terumah: This week's Parashah acutely delineates the makeup and measurements of the Tabernacle and its...
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yehoshua steinberg
- May 30, 2020
- 7 min
Tetzaveh: Guarded Closure, Hopeful Beginning ~ Yehoshua Steinberg
Article Abstract: Among the priestly garments and accoutrements listed in Parashat Tetzaveh is the High Priest's breastplate of judgment,...
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